Job Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Location: Nowra Mental Health Community Service
Duration: Temporary Full Time until June 2026 with possibility of extension
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides expert clinical advice to consumers, carers and other healthcare professionals with complex healthcare needs within the Mental Health Service.
This role is a clinical expert who facilitates excellence in research-based clinical practice, education, research and professional leadership. The Clinical Nurse Consultant models the CORE (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment) values of the organisation.
About Us
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District operates three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.
The region is home to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short drive away – and hosts many annual food and arts festivals and events.
Benefits of Working with ISLHD
* Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
* Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
* Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
* Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
* Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers
* Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Requirements
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* Current AHPRA Registration
* Minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field
* Valid NSW Drivers Licence